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ARTS IN ACTION IS BACK IN HILLINGDON

IT’S music to the ears of culture lovers – and those who want to make their summer a little richer.

Hillingdon Council’s annual Arts in Action festival will return to venues across Hillingdon from June 20 to July 15, offering events and activities for all residents to enjoy.

The month-long celebration of the arts is organised in partnership with Hillingdon Arts Association, which promotes local artistic societies to encourage more residents to join in with the borough’s arts scene.

The festival’s pro- gramme of events includes art exhibitions and workshops, a craft market, tribute acts, orchestral and choral concerts, talks about art and history, and a folk concert. Theatrical events on offer include a free outdoor circus (Sur Mesure Fillage, see Hotlist on page 2, the Teletubbies show, a play marking the end of World War One, and performances from young drama students inspired by women’s right to vote. Councillor Richard Lewis, Cabinet Member for Central Services, Culture and Heritage, said: “We have a multitude of societies i i offering ff i artistic i i programmes and our Arts in Action festival is a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy the array of arts and culture on offer.

“The season provides a chance for local art groups to share their talents with the wider community, Many of the events are free and get booked up quickly – so I’d encourage residents to book in advance. We hope to see you there!”

A Celebration of Trees (late addition to the season - not in brochure) - Fri 15 to Thur June 21 Sur Mesure Fillage - Weds June 20 The Illegal Eagles - Thu June 21 Unusual Facts from History - Fri June 22

Summer Concert, Sponsor a Movement - Sat June 23

Choral and Guitar Concert - Sun June 24

Outdoor Painting Day - Mon June 25

Local Spaces Exhibition - Tue June 26 to Thu July 12

Not About Heroes - Wed June 27 to Sat June 30

Open Studio Exhibition - Thu June 28 Jun to Sun July 1

Triple Bill of Folk Music - Thu June 28 Outdoor Exhibition - Sat June 30 Teletubbies Live - Sat June 30 to Sun July 1 Summer Serendipity - Sat June 30 Jazzy June Choral Music (late addition to the season - not in brochure) Sat June 30

Eastcote Art Society Exhibition - Sun July 1 to Sat 7

Arts and Crafts for Wellbeing - Mon July 22 to Fri 6

Society Monthly Meeting - Tue July 3

Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen - Tue July 3

Motionhouse and No Fit State - Wed July 4 Bye Bye Baby - Thu July 5 Mosaic Masterpiece - Thu July 5 Share A Memory - Fri July 6 For King and Another Country - Fri July 6 Northwood Craft Market - Sat July 7 Hayes Carnival Family Fun Day - - Sat July 7 Art for All - Sat July 7 to Sat 14 Wizards & Wonderland - Sat July 7 Summer Concert - Sat July 7 Sounds of Summer - Sat July 7 Chandos Summer Exhibition - Sun July 8 to Sat 14 Art In The Park - Sun July 8 Coil Pot Workshops for Children - Sun July 8

How The Vote Was Won - Tue July 10

Talk: The Frick Collection - Wed July 11

Land of Hope and Glory - Wed July 11

How The Vote Was Won - Fri July 13 Visit www.hillingdontheatres.uk/ index.php/whats-on/arts-in-action for more information